Mr. Bonafide
Ms. Elliott
Ms. Hafensteiner
Mr. Hughes
Mr. Sorensen
Mrs. Traver
Mr. Vadney
Mr. Varney
Ms. Puckett
AGENDA ITEMS
ACTION TAKEN
1. Call to Order
-Pledge of Allegiance
2. Moment of Silence
3. No Executive Session
4. Additions/Deletions to Agenda since Thursday mailing
5. Approval of Minutes
5.1 Approve the minutes of the December 10, 2007 Board of Education meeting.
6. Awards, Honors & Recognitions
6.1 Perfect Attendance Jane Travis
6.2 RCSCSD Awarded $5,000 for Renewable Resources Education for the Greenhouse Project from SABIC Christo Zemering
7. Special Reports
7.1 Update from A.W. Becker Claudia Verga
7.2 Update on Athletics Ron Racey
7.3 Update on O&M Gene Doane
7.4 Buildings/Grounds Committee Update John Vadney & Cindi Elliott
7.5 C&I Update Jeff Sorensen
7.6 Update on Transition in Business Office Vicki A. Wright
7.7 Audit Committee Update Sarah Hafensteiner
7.8 Tax Collector Report Nancy Caswell
7.9 Report on The School Budget Seminar Sponsored by NYSSBA John Vadney & Sarah Hafensteiner
8. Hearings & Petitions
9. Old Business
10. Policy Adoption/Review
11. New Business
11.1 Personnel Considerations
The following personnel actions are contingent upon each individual
successfully completing fingerprinting unless otherwise stated:
11.1.1 Be it resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Education approve the probationary appointment of Cheryle Cross to a full time Food Service Helper at A.W. Becker to replace Donna Bennett, effective December 18, 2007 as per attached appointment data sheet.
11.1.2 Be it resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Education approve the appointment of Jennifer Delisle to a Temporary Food Service Worker at A.W. Becker to cover the leave of absence of Shirley Olmsted, effective December 18, 2007 as per attached appointment data sheet.
11.1.3 Be it resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Education approve the paid medical leave of Cheryl Morenz beginning December 14, 2007 and returning February11, 2008.
11.1.4 Be it resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Education approve the appointment of Matthew Ayscue as a regular substitute in the area of Elementary Physical Education for the medical leave of Cheryl Morenz beginning December 14, 2007 and returning February 11, 2008, as per the attached appointment data sheet.
11.1.5 Be it resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Education approve the Co-Curricular positions at P.B. Coeymans for the 2007-2008 school year as per attached list.
11.1.6 Be it resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Education approve the additions to the Co-Curricular positions at the High School for the 2007-2008 school
11.1.7 Be it resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Education approve the addition to the 2007-2008 non-teaching substitute list as per attached.
11.1.8 Be it resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Education approve the addition to the 2007-2008 substitute teaching list as per attached.
11.2.1 Recommendations of the Committee on Pre-school Special Education
As a result of its meetings on November 14, December 5, 2007 the Committee on Special Education recommends approval of the IEPs of 3 students located in the CPSE recommendation binder.
11.2.2 Recommendations of the Committee on Special Education.
As a result of the meetings on November 13, 14, 16, 20, 27, 28, and December 4, 2007 the Committee on Special Education recommends approval of the IEPs of 32 students located in the CSE recommendation binder.
12.3 BUSINESS CONSIDERATIONS
12.3.1 Be it resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Education receive the November 2007 Treasurers reports for review only. (Approval scheduled for the next BOE meeting.)
12.3.2 Be it resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Education approve the retainer agreement between RCSCSD and Shaw, Perelson, May & Lambert, LLP, effective July 1, 2007 through June 30, 2008 as per attached agreement.
12.3.3 Be it resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Education approve the contract between Ravena-Coeymans-Selkirk CSD and The Center for Disability Services Langan School for funding to agencies for students placed in approved private schools as per attached and authorizes the Board President to sign said contract.
13. Suggested Topics for Upcoming Meetings
December/January
§ Continued Policy Review
§ Corrective Action Plan Independent Audit
§ Instructional Goals- 2nd Meeting
§ Board/District Goals
§ Report from Superintendents Cabinet-Bullying
§ Board of Education Workshop-Philosophy of long range Board/District plan for the business functions
14.*Information Item/Discussion
14.1 Town Hall Meeting at Selkirk Fire House on January 10, 2008 at 7:00 PM
14.2 BOCES Request for Cross Contract for an On-Line Application System Greg Chase
15.*Upcoming Activities/Events of Interest
December 18, 2007 Grade 6 Holiday Concert 7 P.M. at the High School
December 19, 2007 Holiday Concert 7:30 P.M. at the High School
December 20, 2007 Transportation Committee Meeting 7:30 A.M. in the Transportation office
December 21, 2007 January 2, 2008 Holiday Recess
January 2, 2008 School Resumes
January 7, 2008 Next Board of Education Meeting 6:00 PM High School
January 10, 2008 Town Hall Meeting 7:00 PM Selkirk Fire House
16.Executive Session
17. Adjournment